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catastrophically

American  
[ka-tuh-strahf-ik-lee] / ˌkæ təˈstrɑf ɪk li /

adverb

  1. in a way, to a degree, or with a result that is catastrophic.


Example Sentences

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The goal: Packing more apartments into California’s major cities where reasonably affordable housing has long been in catastrophically short supply.

From Los Angeles Times

All of which is catastrophically profitable for 10 companies that can actually deliver electrons.

From MarketWatch

Mr Streeting said the investigation would examine what had "gone so catastrophically wrong" at the trust's maternity services at both Leeds General Infirmary and St James' University Hospital.

From BBC

Streeting said a thorough investigation was required to understand what had "gone so catastrophically wrong" at the trust's maternity units at Leeds General Infirmary and St James's University Hospital.

From BBC

While the content of the patient’s memories erodes catastrophically, leaving them disabled and dependent, the patient nonetheless seems to retain the essence of his or her healthy former self.

From The Wall Street Journal